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A. The continuation of medium density residential development continues to be <br />encouraged in this planning area. <br />B. If further residences are added in this area, master planning, clustering and <br />similar concepts should be used to maximize the benefits from community <br />resources, such as municipal water and sanitary sewer. <br />C. If sanitary sewer service is not available, lots must be of a large enough <br />buildable size to support a well and an ISTS system, as well as space for a <br />complete backup ISTS system. <br />D. Municipal sanitary sewer should be considered for all homes in this planning <br />area, as feasible. <br />E. Municipal water should be extended into this planning area, as feasible. <br />F. Natural buffers of plants, trees or berms are encouraged in areas that border <br />business and commercial zones in White Bear Lake or Vadnais Heights. <br />G. Housing maintenance rules shall be strictly followed to keep existing homes is <br />good repair. <br />Park, Recreational and Preservation Planning Area <br />An 18 hole golf course is presently located in the Single Family Executive planning area. <br />The private golf course (Gem Lake Hills) now provides the only semi-public open space <br />in the City of Gem Lake and substantially enhances the feeling of open space and natural <br />environment treasured by the residents of the City. <br />In response to these existing conditions, the following specific policies for this planning <br />area are offered: <br />A. Continued maintenance shall be required, under a conditional use permit, for <br />the grounds and structures located on the golf course, to maintain its high <br />quality natural environment. <br />B. Golf courses shall be retained, as a lawful conditional use, in residential areas <br />under city zoning codes. The land of the golf course shall be mapped into one <br />or more residential zones base on compatibility with adjacent lands and <br />prevailing conditions when and if development occurs. <br />C. The City of Gem Lake shall continue to explore options for acquiring true <br />public open or preservation areas, focusing on land which directly impacts <br />the water quality of Gem Lake itself. <br />City of Gem Lake Comprehensive Plan I page 5-24 <br />